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In pictures: Arts in the Heart of Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts in the Heart of Augusta

Scenes from Friday and Saturday at Arts in the Heart of Augusta.

V. Rose to share stories and songs at FaithWalk Sept. 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on V. Rose to share stories and songs at FaithWalk Sept. 21

Christian artist V. Rose will perform at FaithWalk Saturday.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings visual art, performances, food to downtown

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings visual art, performances, food to downtown

Arts in the Heart of Augusta will be Sept. 20-22.

Players to open 80th season Oct. 4-6 with ‘epic’ musical

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Players to open 80th season Oct. 4-6 with ‘epic’ musical

With about 116 actors, singers and musicians, the Augusta Players production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” will be an epic production.

Spoken word artist uses genre to inspire

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2024 · 1

Tamell “Big” Bailey is a multi-genre artist.

Arts council names new director

By Staff Report · 16 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Arts council names new director

Denise Tucker is the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s new executive director.

‘Children of Eden Jr.’ challenges young actors

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Children of Eden Jr.’ challenges young actors

Because of Hurricane Helene, the Augusta Junior Players production of “Children of Eden Jr.” has been moved to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Imperial Theatre.

Choreographer reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for Augusta Ballet

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Choreographer reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for Augusta Ballet

Augusta Ballet will present “Alice in Wonderland” on Sept. 20.

Nurse Blake brings Shock Advised Tour to Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Nurse Blake brings Shock Advised Tour to Augusta

Nurse Blake brings his Shock Advised Tour to the Miller Theater. The event has been rescheduled for Dec. 7.

Role mirrors actor’s own life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Role mirrors actor’s own life

Bradley Watts feels an affinity to the character he plays in “Sordid Lives.”

Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

Ron Carter will play the organ at Sacred Heart Cultural Center’s silent movie night on Sept. 12.

ArtScape: Westobou season opens; Sense of Place returns to Gertrude Herbert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Westobou season opens; Sense of Place returns to Gertrude Herbert

ArtScape is a regular column at Augusta Good News highlighting visual arts happenings in the area.

Yerby bench unveiled Sept. 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Yerby bench unveiled Sept. 5

A sculpture dedication was part of three days highlighting the work of author Frank Yerby.

Arts council director reflects on 27-year career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Sep 2024 · 2

Brenda Durant plans to retire in October after 27 years as executive director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council.